My Best Oatmeal Cake Food

OUR FAVORITE OATMEAL CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Lightly grease a 9" x 13" baking pan.
• In a small bowl, combine oats and boiling water. Let stand for 20 minutes.
• In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter, brown and white sugar. Beat in vanilla and eggs until light and fluffy.
• Fold in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Fold in oat mixture.
• Spread batter evenly in pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Remove cake from oven and turn on broiler
• For Topping - in a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and milk, stir in coconut. Spread topping over still-warm cake.
• Broil, approx. 6" from top element, for 1-2 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
• Allow cake to cool 30-60 minutes before serving.

OATMEAL CAKE

Steps:

• Pour boiling water over oatmeal.
• Set aside to cool.
• Cream sugars and butter.
• Add: oatmeal, flour,soda,cinnamon, eggs, vanilla.
• Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes in a greased and floured 9x13 pan.
• Make icing.
• Mix all icing ingredients,and spread on hot cake.
• Put under broiler for a few minutes til bubbly.

THE VERY BEST OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES (SOFT AND CHEWY)

Steps:

• Start by preparing your raisins and walnuts, if you plan to add nuts. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add 1 and 1/2 cup raisins to a small bowl. Pour the boiling water over the raisins. Set aside to plump (at least 10-15 minutes.)
• In a small pan, add 1/2 cup walnuts and set over medium heat. Stir frequently for 3-5 minutes, until the walnuts are light brown and fragrant. Don't burn them! Nuts are so easy to burn. Set side to cool.
• In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the butter until is is soft and creamy.
• Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar and beat together. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl and beat for another 2-3 minutes, until fluffy.
• Add 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and 1 tablespoon molasses. Beat well until incorporated, scraping the sides and bottom.
• Add 2 and 1/2 cups flour (spooned and leveled!) but don't mix it in yet.
• On top of the flour in the bowl, add 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Add in a dash of cardamom, but only if you already know you like cardamom. Stir it into the flour with a small spoon.
• Use the beaters to stir the flour into the dough, but not all the way. Stop when the dough is still pretty white from the flour. Scrape down the edges.
• Add 1 cup quick oats, 1 cup old fashioned oats, and the 1/2 cup of toasted walnuts, if you're using them.
• Beat just until the flour streaks are gone. Make sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to make sure it has all been mixed properly, but do not over mix (or you will get tough cookies).
• Drain the raisins through a strainer. Lay out a paper towel on the counter and pour the raisins on top to dry them out a bit. Set aside 1/4 or 1/2 cup raisins to press into the top of the baked cookies, if you want.
• Use a wooden spoon to stir the raisins into the dough. If they are still a little wet, they may not mix in very well. Just do your best to get them incorporated.
• Cover the dough and refrigerate for 2 hours or up to 48 hours. If you are in a big hurry, you can shape the dough into balls right away, set them on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes before baking (they will chill faster if they are already shaped into balls).
• When you are ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
• Line a few baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
• Use a 2 inch cookie scoop (< this is the one I have) to shape the cookie dough, or just use your hands. Your cookie dough balls should be about 2 inches across, or a little bigger than a golf ball.
• Place the cookie dough on the prepared baking sheets with about 2 inches in between each cookie. I was able to fit 12 on a half sheet baking pan.
• Bake at 350 for 11-12 minutes. The cookies should be firm on the edges and slightly golden. They should not be too shiny. A little bit of shine is okay right in the center, but not much. If the whole top of the cookie is still shiny, leave it in for 2-3 more minutes.
• Remove the pan from the oven.
• For an extra thick cookie: Immediately after you take them out of the oven (seriously, don't wait) use two spoons to gently push each cookie together. I just used two regular spoons, the kind you eat cereal with. Push the cookie together so that it comes up a bit in the middle. That's how you're going to get a soft, thick center. If you wait even just a minute after taking them out of the oven, the brown edges will start to crisp up, and you won't be able to shape the cookies. Work your spoons all the way around the edges so that your cookie is a nice circle shape. Work quickly to shape all the cookies before they crisp on the edges. (See photos of this process on my recipe for 30 minute Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies.)
• Press extra raisins into the top of each cookie, if desired. (You can use ones that you plumped or ones straight from the bag.)
• Remove to a wire rack and let cool completely. But not before eating at least one!
• Store covered on the counter.

OLD-FASHIONED OATMEAL CAKE WITH BROILED TOPPING

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix oats and boiling water; let stand 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray; lightly flour.
• In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in vanilla and eggs. Beat in oat mixture and remaining cake ingredients until well blended, scraping bowl occasionally. Spread batter evenly in pan.
• Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Set oven control to broil. In small bowl, beat 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter and the half-and-half with electric mixer on high speed until smooth. Stir in coconut and nuts. Spoon over warm cake; spread to cover.
• Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until bubbly and light golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

MY BEST OATMEAL CAKE

Steps:

• Place oats in a small bowl; add boiling water. Let stand for 20 minutes. , In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add oat mixture and egg; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture and beat until combined. , Pour into an 8-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 22-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

BEST APPLE OATMEAL CAKE

Steps:

• Place oven rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350'F. Grease and flour or line with parchment, a tall 9" D x 3" H round pan or a rectangle 9" x 13" pan. (Use a pan that will hold approximately 9 cups of batter.)
• In a bowl with mixer, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, beating until combined, then add the rest of the wet ingredients and beat until mixed. ( Your mixture may be a bit lumpy looking if your milk and eggs are cold as they will firm up the butter. This is ok, but if you want to avoid this, you can bring all your ingredients to room temperature before starting.
• In a separate bowl, mix together all dry ingredients except apple.
• Gently fold or beat dry ingredients into the wet until mixed. Take care not to overmix. Fold in apples. Pour batter into pan and put in oven. Bake 50 min or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Optional: Sprinkle with a little powdered sugar once cake has cooled.

THE BEST OATMEAL CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9x13 pan.
• In a small bowl pour boiling water over oats. Mix well and cool.
• In a large bowl combine butter or margarine, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup white sugar, eggs, flour, baking soda, spices and salt. Add cooled oatmeal mixture and stir to combine. Pour batter into pan.
• Bake for 35 minute.
• While cake is baking combine 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, coconut, melted butter or margarine, vanilla and cream in a mixing bowl. Remove cake from oven and turn on broiler. Drop mixture by small spoonfulls on top of cake. Spread evenly nad carefully. Broil for 2-5 minute until topping is bubbling and lightly browned.

OATMEAL-GLAZED BREAKFAST CAKE

Steps:

• For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment and coat again with the spray.
• Whisk together the flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl and set aside. Whisk together the oil, buttermilk, vanilla and eggs in a medium bowl. Fold the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture until just combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
• For the glaze: Meanwhile, add the brown sugar, oats, coconut, butter, milk, cinnamon and salt to a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until the butter and sugar are dissolved, about 1 minute. Turn off the heat and stir in the pecans.
• Pour the hot glaze over the warm cake and spread evenly. Let the cake cool in the pan on a rack until cooled completely, at least 40 minutes. The glaze will still look glossy but should be not be sticky. You can cut slices from the pan or invert onto a serving platter or cutting board. Store at room temperature for up to 1 week.

OATMEAL CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pour boiling water over instant oatmeal and let stand for 20 minutes. Cream together the margarine, brown sugar, and sugar. Next add the eggs, vanilla, and oatmeal and mix well. Blend in flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well. Pour into 9 by 11-inch pan. Bake for 35 minutes.
• Combine all ingredients. After the cake is cooked, spread icing over the cake. Place under broiler for 3 minutes or until frosting is slightly browned.

SUPER MOIST OATMEAL CAKE

Steps:

• Pour boiling water over oats and let stand for 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cream, until light & fluffy, the white sugar, brown sugar and shortening.
• Add eggs, mixing well.
• Add oatmeal mixture, beat.
• Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda and vanilla, again mixing well.
• Pour into a well greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes.
• * Mix together ALL of the icing ingredients and spread over hot cake. Place back in the oven, for an additional 7-10 minutes.

OATMEAL CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 13x9 inch baking pan.
• In a small bowl, pour boiling water over oats, mix well and leave soaking until cooled.
• In a large bowl, combine butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup white sugar, eggs, flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
• Fold in cooled oatmeal mixture until just combined.
• Pour batter into pan and bake for 35 minutes. Prepare frosting while cake is baking.

OATMEAL CAKE I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 13 pan.
• In a small bowl, pour boiling water over oats. Mix well, and cool.
• In a large bowl, combine butter or margarine, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup white sugar, eggs, flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Add cooled oatmeal mixture, and stir to combine. Pour batter into pan.
• Bake for 35 minutes.
• While cake is baking, combine 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, coconut, melted butter or margarine, vanilla, and cream in a mixing bowl. Remove cake from oven, and turn on broiler. Drop mixture by small spoonfuls on top of cake. Spread evenly and carefully. Broil for 2 to 5 minutes, until topping is bubbling and lightly browned.

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST OATMEAL

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium-to-large saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the oats and stir to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats smell toasty and some are starting to turn lightly golden, about 4 to 6 minutes.
• Pour the water and milk into the pot, being careful to avoid splatters. Add the salt and cinnamon, if desired. Stir to evenly incorporate the oats, then watch the pot until the mixture is bubbling rapidly around the edges. Continue cooking until the bubbles expand a couple of inches toward the center of the pot, about 3 minutes in total.
• Cover the pot and turn off the heat. If using an electric cooktop, move the pot to a cool burner. If using a gas cooktop, leave it be. Either way, let the covered pot rest for 7 minutes.
• When the timer's up, remove the lid to check on the oats. The oats are done when they appear slightly dry and separated on top, with very little moisture remaining at the bottom of the pot. If it's still too wet, recover the pot and let it rest for 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve as desired.
• Leftover oatmeal will keep for about 4 days. Let the oats cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate.

OATMEAL CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 by 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray (a 7 by 11-inch dish would work as well).
• Add oats to a medium mixing bowl the pour boiling water over oats, let rest until cool.
• Meanwhile in a large mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer (or use electric stand mixer), whip together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
• Mix in eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg then mix in cooled oat mixture.
• Sprinkle baking soda and salt across top then pour in flour and mix until combined.
• Pour into prepared baking dish, bake in preheated oven until just cooked through, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile in a medium mixing bowl stir together melted butter, milk, vanilla, brown sugar, coconut, and pecans.
• Remove cake from oven once cooked through and pour and spread mixture evenly over top.
• Preheat oven to broil then return cake to oven (in center) and broil until mixture is bubbly and coconut is just starting to toast on ends, about 1 - 2 minutes (don't walk away from it while broiling!).
• Let cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes then cut into slices and serve.
• Recipe source: inspired by Allrecipes

GRANDMA'S OATMEAL CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13'' pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• Add the oatmeal and butter to a bowl and pour boiling water on top. Set aside.
• In a mixing bowl combine the eggs, brown sugar, and white sugar and mix well.
• In a separate bowl sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
• Add to the bowl with eggs and sugars and stir to combine.
• Add the oatmeal mixture and stir to combine.
• Bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
• While the cake is baking, make the topping by combining all the ingredients in a bowl.
• Remove the cake from the oven and turn the oven to high broil.
• Spread the topping evenly over the warm cake and place under the broiler for 2-4 minutes or until the coconut is golden brown.

2 INGREDIENT BANANA OATMEAL CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line the bottom and sides of a 6 inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, add pureed bananas. If adding baking powder, sprinkle 1/2 tbsp of baking powder on top. Whisk until baking powder is fully dissolved and mixed in. Add in oats. Stir until oats are evenly mixed in.
• Pour batter into cake pan. Bake for about 30 minutes or until done. When done, the surface of the cake should look dry. The top of the cake should feel firm. See notes for more details. Let cake cool before slicing. Uneaten cake can be stored at room temperature for 1-2 days and longer in the fridge.